SALARY RANGE:

OPEN PERIOD:

SERIES & GRADE:

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time -
Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:Greenville, KY United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

OPEN TO AREA ONE MEMBERS OF THE KYARNG ONLY!!

JOB SUMMARY:

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your States and your community!

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA ONE - All qualified permanently employed excepted technicians of the Kentucky Army National Guard.

THE KENTUCKY NATIONAL GUARD IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SELECTION OF THIS POSITION WILL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, NON-DISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION OR ANY OTHER NON MERIT FACTOR.

INTRODUCTION: This position is located at UTES. The purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader of three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must maintain membership in the National Guard for continued employment

You must be assigned to a compatible military position

Wear of the military uniform is a condition of employment

DUTIES:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.Performs limited diagnosis to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity. Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts.Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements.In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operations.Incumbent may be required to prepare for and support the mission through the accomplishment of duties pertaining to military training, military readiness, force protection and other mission related assignments including, but not limited to, training of traditional Guard members, CWDE/NBC training, exercise participation (ORE/ORI/UCI/MEI/OCI/IG, etc.), mobility exercise participation, FSTA/ATSO exercise participation, SABC training, LOAC training, weapons qualification training, participation in military formations, and medical mobility processing within the guidelines of NGB/ARNG/ANG/State/TAG rules, regulations and laws.Performs other duties as assigned. (A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description D1287000 in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: COMPLETE DATES MUST BE USED FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE.EXAMPLE 2 JAN 1980 TO 3 MARCH 1981 OR JAN 1980 TO MARCH 1981.USE OF YEAR ONLY WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE -IN THEIR OWN WORDS -THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. ALSO, MAKE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON EVERY DOCUMENT SUBMITTED; OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Experience which has provided sufficient knowledge mechanic work.Experience or training which demonstrates ability to lead other Surface Maintenance Mechanics.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:Must have 24 months experience, in addition to the journeyman level knowledge, which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and lead the work of others in fields directly related the repair function of this occupational series.Must have the ability to perform administrative functions; to read and interpret a variety of technical publications used in the repair of supported equipment.The ability to provide guidance to others in work related directly to this position.

a. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operations, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment

b. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment

c. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems

e. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards

f. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems

g. Skill to use a wide variety of test and diagnostic equipment to perform fault isolation and conduct repair of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles and equipment. Ability to operate and understand original equipment manufacturer computerized diagnostic equipment and embedded diagnostics.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS POSITION:SELECTEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIRECT DEPOSIT/ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER PROGRAM.THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review
of your application will be made to ensure you meet all necessary job
requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of
your resume' and supporting documentation will be made and compared against
your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The rating you receive
is based on your responses to the questionnaire and supporting documents.
If, after reviewing your resume' and or supporting documentation, a determination
is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your
rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your
abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or
omissions may affect your rating.

2. Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or
resumes to the National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply
on-line or fax your application to the fax number listed on this announcement
with the prescribed Cover Letter. The Human Resource Office can only
process materials received through USA Jobs.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply
for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit
the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The
complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, May 10, 2013to
receive consideration.

To begin,
click Apply Online to create a
USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to
select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete
the occupational questionnaire.

It is your
responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is
submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your
application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application
Status link
and then select the more information
link
for this position. The Details page will display the status of your
application, the documentation received and processed, and any
correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your
uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to
an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update
Application in
the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other
documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be
incomplete.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Faxing Applications or
Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged
to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status
of your application.

NOTE: If you applied
online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application
(1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in
you being found ineligible.

If you
completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload
supporting document(s):

If you
cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your
materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
on Friday, May 10, 2013 to receive consideration. Keep a
copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online
questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your
submission was successful. After a review of your complete
application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the
hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you
will be contacted.